The statewide schedule separates 1–9 mph over ($86) from 10–14 mph over ($96) when the ticket is payable.
N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 · NEW JERSEY SPEEDING
How many points is a speeding ticket in New Jersey?
A speeding conviction carries 2, 4, or 5 NJ MVC points depending on how far the alleged speed exceeds the limit.
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Last verifiedAugust 21, 2026
THE SHORT ANSWER
NJ speeding points by speed range
Subtract the posted or applicable speed limit from the alleged speed written on the ticket, then match the result below.
The statewide schedule lists $106 for 15–19 over, $201 for 20–24 over, and $221 for 25–29 over when payable.
The statewide schedule lists $241 for 30–34 over and $261 for 35–39 over when payable; 40 mph or more over requires court.
Amounts above come from the NJ Judiciary Statewide Violations Bureau Schedule, updated July 29, 2021 and still linked by NJ Courts as of August 21, 2026. Safe Corridor, construction-zone, 65-mph-area, commercial-license, and appearance rules can change what is payable. Confirm the current case record before acting.
WHEN COURT IS REQUIRED
Some speeding charges cannot be handled as a simple online payment.
40+ mph over
Court appearanceThe statewide schedule marks exceeding the limit by 40 mph or more as requiring court.
20+ in a special zone
Court appearanceThe schedule requires court for 20 mph or more over in a Safe Corridor or construction zone.
Commercial license
15+ not payableThe schedule says speeding 15 mph or more over is not payable for a commercial driver’s license holder.
CHECK THE PAPER TICKET
Four details can change what happens next.
- The alleged speed and the posted or applicable limit
- School zone, construction zone, or safe-corridor notation
- An appearance-required instruction or court date
- Related charges such as careless or reckless driving
LOOK UP THE CASE
Use the official record before deciding.
NJMCDirect can show the listed charge, court, payment status, and available municipal-case options. Paying a payable ticket is a guilty plea.
Open the official NJ ticket search →WHERE WAS THE TICKET ISSUED?
Find the municipal court address, phone, parking, and hearing guidance.
COMMON QUESTIONS
New Jersey speeding-ticket FAQ
How many points is a speeding ticket in New Jersey?
The NJ MVC schedule assigns 2 points for 1–14 mph over the limit, 4 points for 15–29 mph over, and 5 points for 30 mph or more over the limit.
Do I have to go to court for an NJ speeding ticket?
Check the appearance-required box and the court record. Some speeding tickets are payable, while the alleged speed, surrounding circumstances, a not-guilty plea, or the court’s instructions may require an appearance.
Can a New Jersey speeding ticket be reduced or dismissed?
There is no automatic reduction or dismissal. The result depends on the evidence, legal issues, driving history, prosecutor, judge, and any lawful plea agreement. TiQetSlash does not predict or promise an outcome.
How do I look up or pay an NJ speeding ticket?
Use the official NJMCDirect municipal case search with the court ID, ticket number, and license information. Review the consequences first because payment resolves a payable ticket as a guilty plea.
Primary sources: NJ MVC points schedule · NJ Judiciary statewide violations schedule · NJMCDirect municipal case search · NJ Courts municipal-court help
Verified August 21, 2026. This is public educational information, not legal advice or an outcome prediction.